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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,180.38, 12,275.43 and 4,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,180.38, 12,275.43 and 4,286.98 is: 6,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,180.38 : 12,275.43 = 4,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,180.38/12,275.43 = 4,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,180.38x = 12,275.43 × 4,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,180.38x = 52,624,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,624,522.90/8,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,433.02

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